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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

8

La Grande Local Notes Share Visitor Ties And Court Outlook

Mrs A P Spragun and F B Morelock from Elgin visited La Grande today. Residents from Summer ville and Union travel here for business while court activity is expected to run through the week. A string of local happenings includes threshing in Alicel Island City shorthand school efforts and a postponed Junior League social.

A. P. Spragun Elgin F.B. Morelock Sion Summerville M. C. Gibbs Susanville Baker City la Grande Hattie West Union Chas Playle Alicel

Socialism lecture by Thomas McGrady draws large audience

The opera house hosted Thomas McGrady who spoke on Social ism praising its aims and forecasting gradual adoption of its features. He argued socialism would replace destructive competition and shift education to a future stage, noting it would take many years to gain acceptance.

Thomas McGrady McGrady

New Jewelry Store Opens in Heidenreich Building

O. M. Heacock formerly of Moro Sherman county is fitting up quarters on Adams Ave. and plans to exhibit jewelry and optical goods by Monday. Heacock brings strong recommendations and will open with full stock and complete service. He is a nephew of Mrs. SN Balten.

O. M. Heacock Moro Sherman County Heidenriech Adams Ave Heacock SN. Balten

Hearst Election Vibe Cited as Hopeful Despite Critique

The Brooklyn Eagle opines that if Hearst is elected governor like he is in Congress he will not impress voters. It says he won’t cut enough ice to cool a cocktail, reflecting skepticism about his impact.

Hearst Brooklyn Eagle Coal Heater

Judge Caples Continues in Improving Condition

Judge Caples remained in improved condition yesterday after a period of illness. Medical staff provided routine updates and noted stable signs as observers awaited further word on his recovery.

Illness Shows Slow but Steady Improvement

The patient remains under care but shows marked late week improvement. He is considerably better than earlier in the week and, barring a relapse, recovery is anticipated.

Triplets Born in Williams Family with Roosevelt Middle Names

Washington reports three newborns at the home of Jos. F. Williams, bringing the Williams brood to eighteen children in seventeen years. Each child receives Roosevelt as a middle name in a time honored family tradition.

Scripps News Association Washington Jos. F. Williams Roosevelt

Bank’s Walls Up at La Grande National Bank Building

Brick walls of the La Grande National bank building are completed. Tin cornice is being installed and roofing work will start immediately.

la Grande National Bank

Cannon Stricken With Severe Cold in Springfield Hotel

Oct 12 Uncle Joe Cannon is confined to his Springfield hotel with a severe cold. Physicians are in attendance.

Scripps News Springfield Joe Cannon

Swedes Invent Process To Create Petroleum From Tar

Copenhagen Oct. 12 Swedish engineers unveil a method to convert tar into petroleum. Report says John D. Rockefeller may acquire the new process as interest grows in synthetic fuel.

Scripps News Association Copenhagen John D. Rockefeller

Pope Pius In Serious Condition In Rome Reports Say

London October reports from Rome describe Pope Pius as very ill with a serious complication of diseases. He experiences fainting spells and frequent sleep during conversations and has refused to follow some medical advice.

Scripps News Association London Rome Pope Pius

Lost red cow from Lawrence pasture near Masonic cemetery

Red cow with partly white face branded captain and dehorned with one horn regrowing disappeared last Sunday. Information to Martin Larson at corner Third and J Streets La Grande Oregon.

Lawrence Masonic Cemetery Martin Larson Third J Streets la Grande Oregon

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